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redstatebluegirl

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26. I wish my Mom had been succcesful in her fight with alcohol.

Reply to MarianJack (Original post)

Tue Jan 15, 2019, 01:27 PM

Jan 2019

Not sure how, but I am able to socially drink without doing what she did to her body. She died at 41. Good for you, you are truly blessed to have gone that long sober. Addiction is horrible, it impacts everyone around you.

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Today I observe, but not celebrate a special anniversary. [View all] MarianJack Jan 2019 OP

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My condolences for your one friend and my... MarianJack Jan 2019 #21

A major accomplishment, to be sure. 3catwoman3 Jan 2019 #4

Congratulations on your sobriety, my dear MarianJack! That's a huge milestone. CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2019 #5

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Congratulations! 29 Years of Sobriety is Incredible! dlk Jan 2019 #7

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I've had enough people tell me, "It's been a while" that I know exactly how impressive 29 years is. Pope George Ringo II Jan 2019 #9

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Congrats. I hear Year 30 is the toughest. ODAAT JDC Jan 2019 #12

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My sobriety date is May 27, 1997. joshdawg Jan 2019 #14

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I wish my Mom had been succcesful in her fight with alcohol. redstatebluegirl Jan 2019 #26

Thank you so much for sharing your anniversary. It means a lot to me. WeekiWater Jan 2019 #27

That. Is. Awesome.! Kurt V. Jan 2019 #28

Congratulations and Happy "29th birthday" CousinIT Jan 2019 #29

Thank you and well done! backtoblue Jan 2019 #30

Thanks, I needed that TrogL Jan 2019 #31

You have a great positive attitude and message! lunatica Jan 2019 #32

Well done - and thanks for the sober support! Rhiannon12866 Jan 2019 #33

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29 years!?!?! Victor_c3 Jan 2019 #38

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